A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

[Rufus]

Thanks James...I was afraid I'd messed up something in the log-in procedure...

Hopefully they'll be back soon.. great site.. with some really knowledgeable fellows!

Rufus

 

[aswatland]

VLJ is now back and you can post!

 

[Indy Magnoli]

I am so getting an A-1...oh Magnoooooliiiiiiiii lol

I'm ready when you are!

Kind regards,
Magnoli

 

[Rufus]

Some shots of the Buzz Rickson wool A1.

and me happily wearing my new acquisition in Roppongi...

 

[Flitcraft]

Wow!

That's awesome!

 

[greyhound68]

Very nice looks like it is well done as is most BR stuff.

 

[Doug C]

If anyone here's looking for a wonderfull A-1 I just posted one for sale.

Doug C

 

[Fletch]

New (to me) Lost Worlds Civvy A-1

Just acquired of FL/VLJ'er John Lever. This is pieced horsehide, supposedly based on a 30s jacket pattern.

4 pc back, 6 pc front, 3 pc sleeves. Lower front of each sleeve is a separate panel.

Very generous size 44, OK by me, because I can wear a heavy sweater under it. Extra deep pockets too (see brand new pencil for scale).

 

[Flitcraft]

Wow...

looks great!

 

[rumblefish]

Just acquired of FL/VLJ'er John Lever. This is pieced horsehide, supposedly based on a 30s jacket pattern.


4 pc back, 6 pc front, 3 pc sleeves. Lower front of each sleeve is a separate panel.


Very generous size 44, OK by me, because I can wear a heavy sweater under it. Extra deep pockets too (see brand new pencil for scale).

Nice! Looks like it fits very well.

Unusual collar buttons? Do you have a close up?

 

[Fletch]

The collar has 2 buttons that are slightly smaller and of a little bit lighter colored material than the rest of the buttons. (I erred earlier - the waist buttons are full size.)

Notice that the top button is a little further outboard to make a trim closure at the collar. That really comes in handy these cold, blowy days, because I don't need a scarf, just a turtleneck under it.

 

[rumblefish]

My Eastman A-1. I usually wear a 42 short, but Charles measured me for a 44 custom short. I think because of the 44 chest, the waist came a little roomy. By the way it fits though, I don't think I would get into a 42.

 

[Fletch]

Sharp! Is this the revised cape model, copied off the real thing? Or the previous one (steer, supposedly done from photos)?

 

[rumblefish]

Thanks.
This is the revised one. Very soft! Looks great with a tie.
I'm about to post some shots of my Doniger from GW on the GW thread.

 

[Estevan]

Here's a pic of the new revised cape after about 3 months of almost daily wear. I have Pecarded it once and really do not baby it at all. Today it was out all day in the Andalucian sun on horseback. I try to beat the crap out of it when I can. This is my favorite jacket. It's like wearing a leather shirt it's so comfortable. forget the rest, it it's not made of cape IMO it's not an authentic A-1. BTW Rumblefish GREAT JACKET!

When New:

 

[rumblefish]

Yours seems to fit well around the waist. What size?

Mine came with that silly white tag sewn to the spec tag, I'd like to remove it but I'm afraid of ruining the tag or lining.

 

[Estevan]

Yours seems to fit well around the waist. What size?

Mine came with that silly white tag sewn to the spec tag, I'd like to remove it but I'm afraid of ruining the tag or lining.

Mine's a 38 (I'm a little guy)

I didn't have a little white tag, if they're bought here in the EU there's no need to put a origin tag on them.

 

[scotrace]

Great break-in. Looks great.

Rumblefish - excellent jacket!

 

[Estevan]

Great break-in. Looks great.

Rumblefish - excellent jacket!

Thanks Scotrace. I love this jacket, it's the only one I've actually been wearing. It's so comfortable I don't even want to grab an A-2.

 

[Estevan]

Better pics of my ELC A-1

Here are some better pics of my ELC A-1 I took this morning. This jacket is looking better every day.

Check out the folds and the grain....